Inpatient Discharge Planning Lead - Social Work

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare foundation trust in Lancashire is seeking a dynamic social work practitioner to enhance inpatient discharge processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health social work and legislation, contributing to comprehensive discharge planning while ensuring individual social circumstances are addressed. Flexible working options are encouraged to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options including part-time and compressed hours

Positive work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of community support resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert social work support during inpatient discharge.
• Ensure assessment and planning of discharge is comprehensive and efficient.

Skills

Strong background in mental health social work

Expertise in related legislation

Ability to drive an inclusive strengths based approach

Job description

A regional healthcare foundation trust in Lancashire is seeking a dynamic social work practitioner to enhance inpatient discharge processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health social work and legislation, contributing to comprehensive discharge planning while ensuring individual social circumstances are addressed. Flexible working options are encouraged to promote work-life balance.